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    Highlanders sign rising Southland star

    The Highlanders have locked in another young man with oodles of potential.

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    League star enjoying Highlanders role

    David Kidwell oversees a Highlanders training session at Logan Park. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    About doing it together

    He has only been with the Highlanders for a couple of weeks but David Kidwell likes what he sees.

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    Weather stymies Otago

    New Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones is looking forward to leading the team for the next two...

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    Weather stymies Otago

    Otago's push for an outright win was thwarted by poor weather and some determined batting by Central Districts at the University Oval yesterday.

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    Open boss happy to welcome new tournament

    Michael Glading. FILE PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

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    Open boss happy to welcome new tournament

    New Zealand Open director Michael Glading has welcomed the announcement of a new professional tournament in the country.

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    Barron ‘very humbled’ to join Fifa women’s committee

    Jackie Barron. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Barron ‘very humbled’ to join Fifa women’s committee

    Jackie Barron will have a voice in helping shape the future of women’s football.

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    New board member for Highlanders

    Rowena Davenport. Photo: supplied

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    New board member for Highlanders

    A new but familiar face has joined the Highlanders board.

    Duffy snapped up in IPL auction

    Jacob Duffy in action for the Black Caps against the West Indies in Dunedin last month. PHOTO:...

    Duffy snapped up in IPL auction

    Eight New Zealanders, including Otago bowler Jacob Duffy, have been picked up in the Indian Premier League auction.

    Wānaka twins proud to wear Olympics uniform

    Cam (left) Fin Melville Ives with Mischa Thomas wearing uniforms designed for the 2026 Winter...

    Wānaka twins proud to wear Olympics uniform

    Wānaka twins Cam and Fin Melville Ives have revealed the NZ team's uniform for the Winter Olympic Games in northern Italy next year.

    Robinson makes history in super G

    Alice Robinson flies down the St Moritz slopes yesterday. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Robinson makes history in super G

     New Zealand ace Alice Robinson has continued her sizzling run of form with a breakthrough victory.

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    Stags fight back, but Volts still hold upper hand

    Central Districts batter Taylor Bettelheim watches the ball as Otago wicketkeeper Max Chu looks...

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    Stags fight back, but Volts still hold upper hand

    Oohs and aahs do not get you edges.

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    Columba nab silver at nationals

    Columba College finished second at the national secondary schools touch championships in Rotorua...

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    Columba nab silver at nationals

    Columba College have added another medal to their haul to cap an impressive season on the touch field.

    Patel back in Black Caps as Bay Oval wicket expected to turn

    Ajaz Patel. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Patel back in Black Caps as Bay Oval wicket expected to turn

    Veteran spinner Ajaz Patel has been called into the Black Caps squad for the third and final test against the West Indies starting in Mt Maunganui on Thursday.

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    Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’

    Otago Spirit players Sasha Scott (left) and Ella Gomez celebrate victory in the Farah Palmer Cup...

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    Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’

    Otago Spirit coach Matt Direen has described the decision to deny his side a place in the top tier of the national championship as "an absolute slap in the face".

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    Dunstan impress at Otago champs

    Dunstan Arm sisters Ella (left) and Macey Barnes power out from the start of the heats in the...

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    Dunstan impress at Otago champs

    Otago rowers pulled their weight across the Lake Ruataniwha waters at the weekend.

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    Successful meet for McClintock

    Sophia McClintock.

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    Successful meet for McClintock

    Otago's rising swimmers created more magic at the Otago long-course championships at the weekend.

    Restructure spells bad news for Spirit

    Otago Spirit players celebrate winning the Farah Palmer Cup Championship at Tahuna Park in...

    Farah Palmer Cup restructure spells bad news for Spirit

    The Otago women’s rugby team have been denied promotion following a restructure of the Farah Palmer Cup.

    Robinson's hot form continues with win over American legend

    Alice Robinson celebrates taking 1st place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Super...

    Robinson's hot form continues with win over American legend

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has won her maiden Super G World Cup title, beating American legend Lindsey Vonn in the process.

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    Chu on song as Volts take charge

    Max Chu is all concentration as he plays a shot during his innings of 151 for Otago against...

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    Chu on song as Volts take charge

    Otago have punched their way through the Central Districts batting lineup and into a dominant position.

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    Consecutive league titles for Alpiners

    The Alpiners men celebrate victory in the Premier Hockey League final at Lloyd Elsmore Park in...

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    Consecutive league titles for Alpiners

    The Alpiners have reached the top again.

    Province’s best on show

    Leevi Andrew (Port Chalmers) splashes through a heat.

    Province’s best on show

    Hundreds of keen swimmers converged on Moana Pool in Dunedin for the Otago long-course championships at the weekend.
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